Agency Director Salary in San Diego, California

How much does an Agency Director make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Agency Director in San Diego, CA is $230,612. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $198,530 to $273,451, with most professionals earning between $169,321 and $312,454.

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Assists in the implementation of information technology, including hardware, software, and systems including those designed for behavioral health, public health, and social services programs, or supports the integration of information technology into Branch programs.

April 01, 2022

Collaborate with business analysts and business owners to understand system requirements and turn them into buildable user experiences, balancing design scope to address usability and engineering concerns with release timelines.

November 04, 2022

Understands marketing, digital, and media industry trends/developments and uses this knowledge to present business building ideas for our clients.

December 12, 2022

Demonstrated ability to identify complex challenges, research and recommend alternatives so that customers (internal or external) have comprehensive information sufficient enough to make decisions.

December 21, 2022

Builds long term, strategic relationships with named and vertical business alliance partners.

January 20, 2023

Lead onboarding efforts with new clients which may include initial discovery and strategy development support as well as setting up processes and procedures for the ongoing relationship.

January 25, 2023

Participate locally in the Company advocacy program to educate and favorably influence legislators and other elected officials in Congress and state government to the benefits of in-home care services, reimbursement rates and program funding.

February 23, 2023

Monitor partners business results, making recommendations for improvements to increase penetration for the strategic partners.

March 19, 2023

Activate assignments and encourage partnership with Planning team members to develop category, channel, customer and competitive brand marketplace insights, identify most value consumer targets, communication strategy, innovation opportunities, promotion program objectives, strategies and tactical recommendations for programs, leveraging key consumer/ shopper insights that drive behavior change.

April 28, 2023

Develops standards that ensure safe and effective services to clients and familiesMonitors caseloads and provides leadership in peak periodsMonitors clinical record review process.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Agency Director in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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273451

230612

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

233491

373875

287664

What is the average salary for Agency Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Agency Director in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Agency Director ranges from $198,530 to $273,451 with the average base salary of $230,612. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $233,491 to $373,875 with the average total cash compensation of $287,664.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$230,612	$198,530 - $273,451
Bonus	$57,052	$34,961 - $100,424
Total Pay	$287,664	$233,491 - $373,875

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Agency Director Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $197,943 - $272,643	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $198,530 - $273,451	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $197,430 - $271,935	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $198,072 - $272,820	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $197,430 - $271,935	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $197,118 - $271,506	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

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